Indian Blanket

Gaillardia pulchella
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About this Plant

Indian Blanket, also known as Firewheel, delivers bold, flame-colored blooms with very little fuss. Its daisy-like flowers feature deep red centers and petals tipped in golden yellow, creating a warm, cheerful display above softly textured gray-green foliage. Blooming often begins in late spring and can continue into fall, especially when spent flowers are removed or seasonal rain encourages fresh growth.

Native to prairies, plains, roadsides, and other open habitats, Indian Blanket thrives in full sun and lean, well-drained soil. It is usually grown as an annual or short-lived perennial, but it readily reseeds in favorable conditions, returning year after year as colorful colonies. Its nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it a strong choice for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, slopes, and water-wise borders.

Why Choose Indian Blanket?

  • Brilliant red-and-yellow flowers provide long-lasting color
  • Supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
  • Thrives in hot, sunny, low-water conditions
  • Reseeds readily for a natural meadow effect
  • Excellent for slopes, borders, roadsides, and pollinator plantings

Deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom, or leave some seed heads to encourage natural reseeding. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, and avoid overly rich or wet sites.

Maintenance Tips
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  • Plant Indian Blanket in full sun and well-drained soil, avoiding rich fertilizer and frequent irrigation that can produce weak, floppy growth.
  • Deadhead periodically to encourage continued flowering, but leave some late-season seed heads standing so the plant can reseed and return in future years.
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Soil Types
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Soil Moisture
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Sun Exposure
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Hardiness Zone
USDA 5–10
Plant Type
Flower
Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Bloom Color
Red, Yellow
Bloom Time
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Root Type
Taproot
Indian Blanket
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Ecological Benefits
Attracts Pollinators
Provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators.
Attracts Butterflies
A nectar source that draws butterflies throughout the season.
Butterfly Host
Supports butterfly caterpillars as a host plant.
Birds
Seeds or berries provide food for birds.
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with minimal watering once established.
Soil Stabilizing
Deep roots help prevent erosion and stabilize soil.

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